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nelson mandela
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Behind The Scenes Photos Of Obamas And Bushes On Air Force One On Their Way To SA [GALLERY]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This series of behind-the-scenes photographs inside Air Force One give you an idea of just how well equipped this big-bird is, but they also give us a view into the seemingly amicable relationship between the Bush’s and the Obamas.
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If You Missed The Crowd Booing Zuma, Here’s A [VIDEO]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the world’s elite gathered inside the FNB stadium on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, South Africans inside the stadium took the opportunity to voice their concerns over Jacob Zuma’s leadership capabilities.
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Watch: The Definitive 1994 Pop Culture Highlights Reel [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A lot of incredibly important stuff happened in 1994. South Africa became a real country thanks to the anti-apartheid movement spearheaded by Nelson Mandela’s ANC, and many others. 1994 also brought us many special pop culture gifts like Timone and Pumbaa from ‘The Lion King’, the immortal quote “Run Forrest run!”, and Radiohead’s ‘Creep’.
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Mandela: The Sacrificial Man [AUDIO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man, and how he sacrificed a domestic life for the benefit of first his people, and then the world.
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Woolworths’ Tribute To Madiba Is Lovely [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Hundreds of corporate entities have expressed tributes to Nelson Mandela since his passing last week. Notable examples have included Business Day and First Rand Bank. Woolworth’s released their own tribute in partnership with the Soweto Gospel Choir via video, and it’s pretty special. And here’s a video of the time Nelson Mandela cruised onto the stage during a Johnny […]
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Michelle Didn’t Dig Barrack’s Vibe With The Danish Prime Minister [PHOTOS]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
After Barack Obama delivered a stirring speech celebrating Mandela’s life, he saw it fitting to celebrate by taking a little presidential selfie with Denmark’s foxy prime minister, Helle Thorning-Shcmidt.
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Here’s The Full Transcript Of Obama’s Stunning Eulogy To Mandela [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President of the United States, Barack Obama produced a stunning oratory performance to eulogise the life of the late Nelson Mandela at his memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, today. Please enjoy the full video, and the written transcript below.
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The ‘Daughter Of White Apartheid’ Who Became Nelson Mandela’s Public Companion And Personal Assistant
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While Mandela certainly deserves the amount of praise he has received in the past few days, there is also plenty of credit that is due to those people who were behind him all the time. People like Zelda La Grange.
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Check Out The Mandela Laser Display They Did On Table Mountain [PIC]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Tata Madiba is being honoured by the Western Cape provincial government with laser projections that will be shone onto Table Mountain this week.
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Live Stream Mandela’s Memorial Service To Your Desk, Here [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you aren’t in Johannesburg, you can stream Nelson Mandela’s memorial service at the FNB Stadium today. If you are in J0hannesburg, get yourself to the stadium ASAP. Transport is free and easy – check out the details, here. And here’s the official programme, in case you missed it earlier. Here’s eNCA’s live coverage, if […]
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You Gotta See This: The First Interview With Nelson Mandela From 1961 [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve found this one knocking around in the basement – it’s Madiba’s first-ever TV interview.
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Westboro Baptist Church Thank God For Killing Mandela And Plan To Protest At His Funeral [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
It was oddly comforting how on 6 December, not even the most pugnacious troll reared his twisted face. For once, Twitter seemed to unite gracefully. Until people discovered the account of the Westboro Baptist Church
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Everything You Need To Know About Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service Today – TV Times, Schedule, Transport etc
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s a big event, and with big events come some very specific details. Wise up here.
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Hollywood Journo’s Tweet Leads To Angry / Hilarious Twitter Backlash
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You would think that entertainment journalist and Deadline.com founder Nikki Finke would do better to avoid social media faux pas like “don’t try and endorse a movie whilst also paying respect to the dead”.
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Fake Kanye West / Mandela Story Goes Viral, With Times Live Adding Momentum
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were whispers in the air on Friday afternoon claiming that a certain Kanye West had overstepped the line once and for all. Local newspapers sparked a furious outrage on Twitter, when they claimed that West had promised to become ‘the next Mandela’.
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Overcome With Emotion: The Moment Two Tourists Found Out Mandela Had Died [VIDEO]
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These two tourists had no idea that Mandela had passed away just a few hours before they arrived at the Robben Island ferry terminal on Friday. The News24 reporter interviews them for quite some time, before discovering just how far they’ve been left in the dark.
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Obama, Bush, Clinton Families And More – Here Is The Guest List And Details For Madiba’s Memorial Service
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The memorial service of one of the world’s most-loved politicians will be taking place on Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, and scores of politicians from across the planet are expected to arrive in this week in order to pay their respects.
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Inter-faith Service In Honour Of Madiba To Take Place On Grand Parade Today
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re in the city of Cape Town and want to pay your respects to Madiba, here’s your chance. Today at 17h00 the city of Cape Town will host an inter-faith service on the Grand Parade, honouring our late president. Transport details inside.
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Here’s A Bunch Of Cool Pics Of Nelson Mandela With Famous People [GALLERY]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In his time, Nelson Mandela met the Queen for dinner, had a chin-wag with Fidel Castro, and shared an awkward hug with Michael Jackson.
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Obama And Mandela Have Met Before – Here Is The Rare Photograph And Incredible Story
06 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
We say rare, because it was close to impossible to find – even on the internet. The meeting took place in 2005, when Nelson Mandela was in Washington. You must read about how the almost-lost moment came about. Incredible..
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Top 10 Most Inspiring Nelson Mandela Quotes
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The legacy of Nelson Mandela all too easily overshadows the reality of the person he was. At the end of the day, he was a simple man who saw the wrong in the world, and committed himself to undoing it by any means.
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Watch Obama’s Tribute To Nelson Mandela [VIDEO]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world lost one of its greatest sons last night at 8:50 PM. Since then, news stations, politicians and celebrities have been pouring out tributes for South Africa’s former president.
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Here Is Jacob Zuma’s Nelson Mandela Announcement [VIDEO]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This is a truly sad day for us all. Some may have woken to the news of Mandela’s passing, while others may have struggled to sleep after hearing the news last night. Either way, we have all been affected. We are all involved. We all feel this loss.
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Friday Morning Spice
06 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Nelson Mandela dies. William and Kate were in Mandela movie when news broke. Springsteen lyrics sell for R2m. Luxury watch heist in Paris. Radioactive truck thieves will probably die. Justin Bieber detained in Australia.
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They’re Writing A Sequel To ‘Long Walk To Freedom’
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Before you get a fright, they’re not making a movie sequel – thank god – its just a sequel to the book. His former colleagues are having a little get-together, and are working to complete a book that will pick up where ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ left off.
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Monday Morning Spice
18 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
50 dead as Boeing 737 crashes. Vettel breaks Schumacher record. Gisele Bundchen’s Bodyguards go to jail. Latest news on Madiba. Miranda Kerr bust Instagramming Photoshopped pics. Google agrees to block images. Scientists kill oldest living creature. Rapist-accused to blame twin.
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Nelson Mandela
12 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
When it comes to icons like Mandela, there’s very little that the public don’t already know. But that doesn’t mean some awesome little nuggets have gone uncovered. AFKinsider has put together an awesome list of the lesser-known madiba facts, and we’d like to share it with you.
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Brand New Full Length ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ Trailer Has Dropped [VIDEO]
12 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the latest full length international trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’. The film chronicles former president Nelson Mandela’s life, from his childhood to the monumental day he was inaugurated as the first legitimate President of South Africa.
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Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Gets 10 Minute Standing Ovation
09 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom premiered on Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, and received a 10 minute standing ovation when it was all said and done. Actor Deon Lotz, said it was an honour to be in the movie, adding it was a proudly South African moment.
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Monday Morning Spice
02 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Bush tweets Mandela death. Mandela goes home. World record football deal complete. Egyptians suspect swan of spying. Obama seeks congress’ approval on Syria. Syria laughs at Obama.
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